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The Estate of Ronald & Elizabeth Sher of Fearrington Village @ Apex, NC [Deceased]
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Thursday, October 21st 2021 at 8:05 PM EST
Thursday, October 21st 2021 at 8:05 PM EST
BRG is pleased to offer the distinctive contents of the estate of Ronald and Elizabeth Sher, a pair of adventurous, well-traveled and talented former government officers. This unique and interesting estate showcases their lifelong aggregation of furniture, art, decorative arts and more -- all hailing from the innumerable domestic and international locales visited and lived-in by the couple during the course of their lives. Their beautifully kept home in Fearrington Village of Pittsboro, NC holds an eclectic treasure trove for bidders of every style, taste, and budget. If these items could only talk! One can only imagine the stories behind the unique pieces collected from their travels and official international government interactions. Happy bidding!
ABOUT THE COUPLE: In the post World War II and Cold War eras, Ronald and Elizabeth Sher shared successful careers inside the U.S. Department of State. Elizabeth was a retired Foreign Service Staff Officer and Ronald was a U.S. Navy veteran (enlisting at the age of 17) and retired foreign service officer for the USIA (U.S. Information Agency). Both spent their lifelong careers dealing with diplomats and dignitaries around the world in various former Soviet Union "Iron Curtain" countries like Russia and Yugoslavia, as well as China, Southeast Asia, Togo, Senegal, Germany and beyond. In fact, between the pair, they explored and visited over 55 countries. After their retirements from government service, the couple continued to serve their community's charities and organizations in philanthropic and volunteer capacities. Visit our Blogs to learn more about this couple.
ABOUT THE COUPLE: In the post World War II and Cold War eras, Ronald and Elizabeth Sher shared successful careers inside the U.S. Department of State. Elizabeth was a retired Foreign Service Staff Officer and Ronald was a U.S. Navy veteran (enlisting at the age of 17) and retired foreign service officer for the USIA (U.S. Information Agency). Both spent their lifelong careers dealing with diplomats and dignitaries around the world in various former Soviet Union "Iron Curtain" countries like Russia and Yugoslavia, as well as China, Southeast Asia, Togo, Senegal, Germany and beyond. In fact, between the pair, they explored and visited over 55 countries. After their retirements from government service, the couple continued to serve their community's charities and organizations in philanthropic and volunteer capacities. Visit our Blogs to learn more about this couple.
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NC AUC LICENSE #10322
1009 Classic Rd
Apex NC 27539
Saturday, 10/23, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
NC AUC LICENSE #10322
1009 Classic Rd
Apex NC 27539
Saturday, 10/23, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
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1720 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport CT 06605
Friday, 11/5 through Saturday, 11/6, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
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Waltham MA 02451
Saturday, 11/13, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
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Waltham MA 02451
Saturday, 11/13, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
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179 Hamilton Ave
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Wednesday, 11/10, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
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Wednesday, 11/10, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
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Saturday, 12/11, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
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Dallas TX 75207
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ITEMS IN THIS AUCTION
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Lot #: 181
Collection Of Fourteen Coffee Table BooksClosed$26.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 182
Woven Wool Scatter Rug (81" X 48")Closed$62.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 183
Collection Of Vintage Costume Necklaces, Including Donald StannardClosed$43.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 184
Elegant Woven Scatter Rug (80" X 49")Closed$95.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 185
Large Vintage Playbill LotClosed$57.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 186
Assorted Collection Of Chinese Enamel Table Top DecorClosed$17.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 187
Reproduction Print Of An 18th Century Map Depicting European KingdomClosed$22.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 188
Collection Of 1980's United States Commemorative Mint SetsClosed$6.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 189
Pair Signed And Titled Aquatint Etchings Depicting European CitiesClosed$42.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 190
Pair Of Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Table Top BoxesClosed$47.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 191
Rosenthal-Continental Magic Flute Pattern White China, Set Of 8Closed$23.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 192
Large Sea-Themed Terracotta ChargerClosed$6.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 193
Rosenthal China Vintage Large Dinner Service, Bunte Blatter PatternClosed$93.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 194
Pair Of Vintage Lladro Figures.Closed$21.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 195
Vintage Rosenthal Classic Modern White China DinnerwareClosed$37.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 196
Jovan Obican (1918-1986, French) Gallery Poster Titled 'Obican Of Dubrovnik', Signed By ArtistClosed$14.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 197
Pair Of Chinese Table Top BoxesClosed$13.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 198
2 Vintage Prints Including Michelangelo's 'Study For The Head Of Leda"Closed$15.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 199
Pair Of Chinese Bronze Ritual VesselsClosed$76.00 Winning Bid -
Lot #: 200
Lovely Rectangular Wooden Wall Mirror (55" H X 35" W)Closed$57.00 Winning Bid